Mountaineer - Arizona Mountaineering Club

The Arizona
Mountaineer
December 2012
Basic Rock Climbing
student Quinney Fu
climbing Renaissance
Direct at Gradener’s Wall
in the McDowells
More on page 11
Photo: Chris Meyer

The Arizona Mountaineering Club
Meetings: The member meeting location is:
Granite Reef Senior Center
1700 North Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
The meeting time is 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
Check Calendar for date.
Board Meetings: Board meetings are open to all members
and are held two Mondays prior to the Club meeting.
Dues: Dues cover January through December. A single
membership is $30.00 per year: $35.00 for a family.
Those joining after June 30 pay $15 or $18. Members
joining after October 31 who pay for a full year will have
dues credited through the end of the following year. Dues
must be sent to:
AMC Membership Committee
6519 W. Aire Libre Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85306
Schools: The AMC conducts several rock climbing,
mountaineering and other outdoor skills schools each
year. Browse the AMC website for information on
schedules and classes.
For More Information:
Website:
www.amcaz.org
Mail:
Arizona Mountaineering Club
4340 E. Indian School Rd., Ste 21-164
Phoenix, AZ 85018
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Bill Fallon 602-996-9790
Vice-President John Gray 480-363-3248
Secretary Kim McClintic 480-213-2629
Treasurer Curtis Stone 602-370-0786
Director-2 Eric Evans 602-218-3060
Director-2 Steve Crane 480-812-5447
Director-2 Cheryl Beaver cherylbeaver@cox.net
Director-2
Douglas Matson douglas.matson
@gmail.com
Director-1 Daniel Gonzales 602 550-08371
COMMITTEES
Archivist Jef Sloat 602-316-1899
Classification Nancy Birdwell 602-770-8326
Cllmbing Shoe
Rental Linda Locke 602-371-9300
Elections John Keedy 623-412-1452
Equip. Rental Bruce McHenry 602-952-1379
Email Curtis Stone 602-370-0786
Land Advocacy Erik Filsinger smorefil@aol.com.
Co-Chair John Keedy 623-412-1452
Librarian David McClintic 602-885-5194
Membership Rogil Schroeter 623-512-8465
Mountaineering Bruce McHenry 602-717-8956
Newsletter Cheryl Beaver cherylbeaver@cox.net
Outings Dave McClintic 602-885-5194
Programs Kim McClintic 480-213-2629
Technology Steve Crane 480-812-5447
Trng & Schools Bill Fallon 602-996-9790
ORC Bill Fallon 602-996-9790
Anchors Eric Evans 602-218-3060
Lead Mike Knarzer 602-751-1701
The AMC Land Advocacy Committee: The Committee works to maintain public access to climbing
areas. If you know of areas that are threatened with closures or climbing restrictions, please notify the Land
Advocacy representative Erik Filsinger at smorefil@aol.com.
Newsletter: The Arizona Mountaineer is published monthly by the AMC. The newsletter depends on contributions
from its members so PLEASE send us your articles, gear reviews and/or photos.
Digital photos should preferably be in JPG format and 300 dpi. Articles can be in any standard word processing
format.
Advertising in the Arizona Mountaineer is accepted, subject to approval, at the following rates. Personal ads are
free to members. Business ads are $5.00 for a business card, $10.00 for half page, $20.00 for full page, and $25.00
for inserts. Contact Dave McClintic at 602-885-5194 about billing. All ads are to be submitted to the newsletter
committee by the 1st of the month prior to the month to be published.
Submit items for publication and direct any questions through email to Susan at SHarnage@aol.com. All
submissions are subject to approval by the AMC newsletter committee: Cheryl Beaver, Tracy Fleming,
Susan Harnage, and Jutta Ulrich.
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Outing Leaders
Requirements for becoming a leader: take the Basic,
Anchors and Lead classes (or equivalents), be a
member for at least one year, complete a basic first
aid and CPR class (8 hours or more), and be approved
for leadership by at least five current leaders through
formal application process and by the Board of Directors.
Contact Nancy Birdwell at (602) 770-8326.
Outing Leader
Contact Info
Eric Evans........................................ 602-218-3060
eae100@yahoo.com
Bill Fallon........................................ 602-996-9790.
bill.fallon@cox.net
Erik Filsinger............................ smorefil@aol.com
Jason Garvan.................................... 480-734-6801.
beach_bum43@hotmail.com
John Keedy....................................... 623-412-1452.
jwkeedy@cox.net
Mike Knarzer................................... 602-751-1701.
thrashndangle@gmail.com
David McClintic............................... 602-885-5194.
david.mcclintic@cox.net
Bruce McHenry................................ 602-717-8956.
bamchenry@att.net
Chris Meyer............................Sun2stone@cox.net
Monica Miller.................................. 623-362-0456
Jeff Nagel......................................... 602-318-9538.
azfreedheart@yahoo.com
Rogil Schroeter................................ 623-512-8465.
rogil@cox.net
Curtis Stone...................................... 602-370-0786.
curtis_j_stone@yahoo.com
Frank Vers........................................ 480-947-9435.
climbrox@gmail.com
Justin York....................................... 480-229-8660
Treasurer’s Report
Arizona Mountaineering Club
Income Statement
Period Ended October 2012
INCOME
Advertising 0.00
Dues 4,290.56
Grants Received 0.00
Interest 22.54
Mountaineering Schools 600.00
Rental Equipment 20.00
AARS Fall 1,235.00
AARS Spring 945.00
Basic Fall 5,055.00
Basic Spring 3,380.00
Lead Fall 742.00
Lead Spring 570.00
Training Other 0.00
Merchandise & Other 680.00
TOTAL INCOME 17,540.10
EXPENSES
Admin 1,442.48
Promotional 700.59
Bank chgs 485.72
Capital Expenditures 0.00
Equipment Maintenance 70.00
Grants Expended 0.00
Insurance 1,220.00
Land Advocacy Committee 0.00
Library 0.00
Newsletter 897.12
Outings 532.36
Outing Leaders 344.30
Programs Monthly Meeting 1,048.86
Training 6,806.73
TOTAL EXPENSES 13,548.16
OVERALL TOTAL 3,991.94
ACCOUNT BALANCES
Checking & PayPal 16,821.17
Accounts Receivable 0.00
CD Account 15,000.00
TOTAL CASH ASSETS 31,821.17
AMC Outing Gear 0.00
OVERALL TOTAL 31,821.17
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Contents
2 Who does what, Committees, Addresses
and Numbers
3 Outing Leaders, Treasurer’s report
4 Contents, Discounts, Proposed 2013
Budget
5 Board Meeting Minutes
6 Holiday Party
7 Mountaineering Classes and Outings
9 Smith Rock Oregon
11 AMC Basic Class
15 Queen Creek Clean-up
17 Calendar
18 Billboard, Birthdays, New Members,
Call for Candidates for the 2013 Election
19 Hiking Shack Ad
20 Basic Climbing Class Fall 2013
Discount Directory
These merchants offer a discount to AMC members:
• INCOME Arizona Hiking Shack - 3244 E. Thomas
Advertising Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018, (602) 944-7723 100.00
www.hikingshack.com. Show your AMC
Dues 4,900.00
membership card and get a 15% discount.
Grants Received 200.00
• AZ on the Rocks Gym - 16447 N. 91st St.,
Interest
Scottsdale, AZ 85260. 480-502-9777.
30.00
Mountaineering 10% off membership. Schools 600.00
• Fundraising Climbmax Gym - 1330 W Auto Dr, 2,600.00 Suite 112,
Rental Tempe, Equipment AZ 85284 - 480-626-7755. 250.00
AARS 10% off Fallmembership.
1,710.00
• AARS Phoenix Spring Rock Gym - 1353 E. University, 1,710.00
Basic Tempe, FallAZ 85281. 480-921-8322. 4,875.00
10% off membership.
Basic Spring 4,875.00
Lead Fall 760.00
Lead Spring 760.00
Training Other 10.00
Other -
TOTAL INCOME 23,380.00
January Newsletter Submission Deadline: December 1st
INCOME
Advertising 100.00
Dues 4,900.00
Grants Received 200.00
Interest 30.00
Mountaineering Schools 600.00
Fundraising 2,600.00
Rental Equipment 250.00
AARS Fall 1,710.00
AARS Spring 1,710.00
Basic Fall 4,875.00
Basic Spring 4,875.00
Lead Fall 760.00
Lead Spring 760.00
Training Other 10.00
Other -
TOTAL INCOME 23,380.00
EXPENSES
AMC Proposed Budget for 2013
EXPENSES
Admin 2,350.00
Promotional 2,600.00
Bank chgs 500.00
Capital Expenditures 500.00
Equipment Maintenance 10.00
Grants Expended 200.00
Insurance 4,000.00
Land Advocacy Committee 500.00
Library 50.00
Newsletter 1,470.00
Outings 400.00
Outing Leaders 1,000.00
Programs Monthly Meeting 2,850.00
Training 6,950.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 23,380.00

AMC Board Minutes - November 12, 2012
1. Call to order: 7:02 PM Board Members present: Bill Fallon, John Gray, Curtis Stone, Douglas Matson, Kim
McClintic, Cheryl Beaver, Steven Crane, Danny Gonzales. Committee Chairs Present: David McClintic.
2. Minutes of October Board Meeting were approved.
3. Treasurer’s report for October was reviewed and approved. The report will be published in the December
Newsletter.
4. Committee Reports:
(a) Membership- 303. Bill will investigate notifications of PayPal Payments for club membership dues.
(b) Programs:
i. October: Hiking the Arizona Trail. Aaron and Shannon Locander gave the presentation and
individuals who participate in trail maintenance and development of the trail attended.
ii. Sean Peters is our presenter for November. Climbs in the inner Grand Canyon are featured.
iii. December program: Annual Holiday Party on December 14 th . There will be a gift exchange for gifts
worth $15.00.
iv. January program: Club elections and annual photo contest. Pay your 2013 dues, vote and, please,
consider entering the photo contest. Categories include: Alpine, Canyoneering, Scenic, Humor, and
Climbing. You will need to have your photos printed (not on CD or computer).
v. February: Mike Libecki. Mike is currently in Antarctica. Expect an awesome program and a raffle.
(c) Outings and Activities
i. Upcoming:
A. Fall Anchors School- Nov 13, 15, 17, 18 (Eric Evans).
B. The Mace Outing – Nov. 17 (Frank Vers)
C. J-Tree Thanksgiving Holiday- Nov 21-15 (Curtis Stone, Tiina Perlman)
D. Sven Tower III Trail Project- Dec 1 (Paul Paonessa)
E. December 8 th Glacier Skills Seminar (Bruce McHenry)
ii. Recent Past:
A. Fall Basic ORC School: Oct 9, 11, 13, 14, 16,18, 20 (Bill Fallon)
B. QC Cleanup and Climb- Oct 27 (David McClintic, Tiina Perlman)
C. Half-and-Half Wall Outing- Oct. 27 (Erik Filsinger w/ AAC)
D. Jack’s Canyon Cleanup- Nov. 2-4 (Susan Harnage w/ AAC, et al)
(d) Land Advocacy: no update
(e) Training & Schools (See Outings & Activities)
(f) Newsletter: Please send submissions to: Susan Harnage
(g) Technology Team: no update
5. New Business
(a) 2013 Budget- Board proposal for presentation to membership. The budget was approved as presented and
amended. It will be published in the December newsletter and will be voted on at the December member
meeting.
(b) 2013 Election- Elections chair and slate of candidates. John Keedy will be elections chair once again. An
email will be sent out to solicit candidates.
(c) 2013 AMC Birthday Party Climb-March 30, Cactus Flower (Erik Filsinger/Kim McClintic-Greasewood)
6. Old Business
(a) J-Tree Planning/status-30 people are signed up.
(b) T-Shirts- 42 are currently ordered.
7. Meeting was adjourned at 9:07 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Kim McClintic, Club Secretary
AMC thanks Rockford Corporation for the use of their facilities for board meetings. Rockford is a local maker and
distributor of high-end audio components for cars, trucks and boats.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
6:30 PM
Bring your favorite holiday dish to share and your
favorite beverage (to share or not). Also, join in
the ruthless good fun of the annual gift exchange
by bringing a wrapped gift of $15.00 or less.
The AMC will provide a spiral cut ham, bread,
condiments, chips, soft drinks, plates and utensils.
There will be pool tables, ping pong, and foosball.
We will also be voting
on the AMC 2013 proposed budget (page 4).
Located at Clubhouse at Chateau De Vie 5
5900 n 83rd ST., Scottsdale, AZ
To sign up go to: http://www.meetup.com/Arizona-Mountaineering-Club/
For questions or information, contact event host, Curtis Stone at curtis_j_stone@yahoo.com
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Outings & Classes
(after all, we are a “Mountaineering” club)
Glacier Travel, Snow Skills, and Crevasse
Rescue Seminar:
If you want to attend this seminar the
first requirement is begging the weather
gods for SNOW! Sacrificing a virgin or
your neighbors’ annoying dog, or giving
up chocolate for Lent may also be
helpful.
AMC Mountaineering offers an introduction
to winter mountaineering and
skills required for climbing the glaciated
peaks of North America. Glacier
travel school is a multi day course held
Wednesday January 9, 2013, 7:00-
9:00pm and all day Saturday/Sunday
January 12-13, 2013 on Mt. Humphrey’s
near Flagstaff, AZ. All class participants must also be available to meet in Flagstaff the evening of
Friday January 11 at 8:00pm, location TBA. The seminar fee is $60 for first time students and $30 for
returning students.
The Saturday and Sunday portions of the course will be conducted in the field on the slopes of the San
Francisco Peaks and will include one night of camping on the snow above 10,000 ft. Students are expected
to be in reasonable physical condition and prepared for long days of working in cold weather and camping
on the snow.
Class time will run late into Sunday, expect to return home late Sunday night. The course has an extensive
list of required equipment; get the complete list at the time of signup. Some items such as crampons,
ice axes and snow shoes can be rented from the AMC for a small fee. All participants must have
among other things mountaineering boots, winter weight sleeping bag, suitable clothing for climbing
and camping in the snow. All boots used in the class must be approved by the instructor.
DEADLINE to sign up is December 1, 2012
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Space is limited.
To sign up contact Bruce McHenry at bamchenry@att.net .
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Ice Climbing Outing – Ouray. CO:
Swing and hook ice at the Ouray Ice Park,
Ouray Co. February 15-18, 2013. Carpool Friday,
climb Saturday and Sunday, carpool back
Monday. Shared expenses for gas and hotel.
Awesome top rope climbing on South Park,
New Funtier, Scottish Gullies and other ice
parks walls. No leading, no backcountry. This
is an outing: previous ice climbing experience is
preferred. Prerequisite: Leader Approval. Space
is limited.
Deadline to sign up is January, 1, 2013.
Contact Bruce McHenry at bamchenry@att.net
AMC Beginning Ice Climbing Seminar,
Ouray, Colorado
Learn to Ice Climb!
AMC Mountaineering presents Beginning Ice
Climbing Seminar at the world famous Ouray
Ice Park in Ouray, Colorado, March 8-11, 2013.
Learn to ice climb in the “little Switzerland” of
the Rocky Mountains. Instruction will focus on standard ice climbing equipment and its use, proper
technique (body positioning, footwork, tool placement), and belaying and rappelling for ice climbers.
Cost: $80. Includes group climbing equipment (ropes, etc.), use of AMC ice tools and crampons.
Participants must provide helmet, harness, belay/rappel device, personal anchors, cold weather clothing/gear,
and crampon compatible mountaineering boots. (Boots are available for rent at Ouray Mountain
Sports, limited supplies). A complete gear list will be provided to participants. Participants must
have taken AMC Outdoor Rock School or equivalent.
Participants will share transportation and lodging costs in Ouray. Participants are responsible for all
meals and incidentals.
Deadline – sign up by February 1, 2013. Limit is 4.
Contact Bruce McHenry at bamchenry@att.net to register or for questions.
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Smith Rock – Oregon
Randi and I were on a two and a half month trip in our RV. We did a little bit of everything including a 2½ week
trip to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories of Canada on our dual-sport motorcycles. On the way back to Arizona,
we stayed in Sisters, Oregon for a few days and took one day to climb at Smith Rock that is located north of Bend,
Oregon near a small town of Terrebonne.
~Tom & Randi Folwell
Smith Rock State Park encompasses 651 acres on the
Oregon high desert plateau,which hovers around 3000
feet in elevation.
The park and campground are open year-round. A $5
day use permit or a current state park camp receipt is
needed for each vehicle. A yearly permit is available
for $30. Day use permits are available from the self
service pay stations.
Dogs are permitted on a leash.
Hiking trails offer spectacular views of the surrounding
area. You can spend 30 minutes walking along the river
or a full day making a loop on trail systems that extend
outside of the park to Deschutes Land Trust, USFS and
BLM land.
The major rock faces are composed of welded tuff
(compressed volcanic ash) reaching a height of up to
550 feet. The picnic and campground areas sit on top
of the rimrock, which is made up of columnar basalt.
There are over 1800 climbing routes in and around the
park ranging from some of the best sport climbs in the
world to... “Why would anyone want to climb that pile
of choss.”
Outdoor enthusiasts climb, hike, mountain bike, trail
run and horseback ride year-round, but summer temperatures
can reach 100+ degrees (f), and in the dead of
winter the thermometer stays close to the freezing mark
(32f) during the day. Spring and fall are the best months
for outdoor activities.
Wi-Fi Hotspot from BendBroadband is available for
park visitors.
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The three pictures on the left are one of me setting up an anchor and the other two pictures are of Randi and me
climbing. We climbed in an area where it was easy to top rope and it was called “Rope De Dope Block.” The
river you see in the foreground is the Crooked River. Across the Crooked River, the other three pictures are of
the “Morning Glory Wall Area.” You can see climbers on the wall and during the time we were there the two
climbers made it to the top. The climbing book “Weekend Rock of Oregon” is a good basic book that covers the
area for most of the popular climbs.
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AMC Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing Class
Fall 2012
Did I remember to say “THIS IS THE BEST GROUP EVER!” October was a busy month topped
off by a great Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School. The turnout was just right with thirty students
completing the fall session, all in fine fashion. Many of the students had previous experience in the
gym and were chomping at the bit to get out on real rock; others had no previous climbing experience.
Regardless, every single student took right to the rock with a great mixture of grit and determination
and “let’s have some fun” attitude.
And all the instructors were terrific! This class simply cannot happen without so many members coming
back to share their knowledge, skills, and time. And a big thank you goes out to the outing leaders
- Rogil Schroeter, Jeff Nagel, Dave McClintic, Frank Vers, John Gray, Curtis Stone, and Chris Meyer
- who took us out to the crags to test our new-found skills. And finally, let’s give a big shout-out to Ron
and Ruth for sharing their home for another great grad party.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed instructing this class over the years and this class really stands out. Did I
remember to say “THIS IS THE BEST CLASS EVER”
~Bill Fallon
Students
Rolf Brown,
Bill Butler,
Christopher Canevit,
Dave Cech,
David Chan,
Geoff Cooley,
Anne Dacanay,
Deneshia Ferraris,
Instructors
Melis Arik,
Ronald Auerbach,
Cheryl Beaver,
Nancy Birdwell,
David Cameron,
Mark Christiani,
Thad Colgrove
Steven Crane,
B’Etta Euler,
Malia Euler,
Eric Evans,
Greg Frantz,
Jaci Frantz,
Quinney Fu,
Sarah Gwynn,
Mal Hooper,
Dorothea Jackson,
Tasha Kankaanpaa,
Kevin Karg,
Bill Fallon,
John Farrell,
Lynn Folden,
Randi Folwell,
Tom Folwell,
Daniel Gonzales,
John Gray,
Jacob Hancock,
Vinay Hanumaiah,
Robert Kessenich,
Michael Kreitz,
Heather Kiegel,
Paul Laughlin,
Denise Maxcy,
Patrick McDermott,
Brian Mockenhaupt,
Robert Myrick,
Laura Nagy,
Scott Nagy,
Linda Locke,
Michael Lust,
Gary Martinez,
Douglas Matson,
Erin Matson,
David McClintic,
Kim McClintic,
Christopher Meyer,
Jeffry Nagel,
Christopher Novick,
Maureen Nowland,
Jessica Nalewjka,
Stephen Nowland,
Michael Ramey,
Jose Sosa,
Srikanth Sridharan,
David Tai,
Alex Taylor
Brian Park,
Chara Price,
Kevin Pugh,
Rogil Schroeter,
Curtis Stone,
Angela Storey,
Gavin Storey,
Jutta Ulrich,
Frank Vers,
Jeff Watkins
Photos
contributed by:
Cheryl Beaver, Tony Cadorin, Dave Chan, Thad Colgrove, Christopher Canevit, Deneshia Ferraris,
Tasha Kankaanpaa, Erin Matson, Chris Meyer, Jessica Nalewjka, Jeff Watkins,
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AMC Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing Class
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AMC Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing Class
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AMC Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing Class
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Queen Creek Clean-up & Climb
Fall 2012
Photo: Tony Cadorin
We did it again! And oh how the highway shines!
The AMC maintains a stretch of US Highway 60 at the Oak Flat turnoff just West of Devils Canyon and the
Adopt-a-Highway sign helps symbolize the Club’s presence at one of the richest climbing areas in Arizona. A
couple of times each year we gather at the turnoff and pick up roadside trash tossed from passing cars along the
highway. Cleanup & Climb outings are open to everyone and we had twenty-three members help with the highway
cleanup and picked up twenty bags of trash.
The climbing leaders arrived early and set up a generous assortment of climbs in a variety of grades at the Pancake
House in Upper Devils Canyon. If you’ve climbed there then you know that the Pancake House is nicely spread
out and offers dozens of high-quality sport routes. Many of the lines were put up by Marty Karabin and his skill
and style are evident throughout the area.
The weather was perfect and the friction the rock afforded was excellent. It was another of those days when you
just want to stay out on the walls.
After a full day of climbing, most of the group headed to Superior for Mexican food and beer at Los Hermanos.
Much of the conversation aimed towards the Thanksgiving outing in Joshua Tree. If you’ve never been there, it’s
a must climb destination. Thanksgiving at J-Tree is an AMC tradition that’s been going on for many years and is
really a blast! Good food, great company and some of the best climbing on the planet.
The grand prize winner who found $25.00 by the highway was Mark Christiani. Also, many thanks to all who
participated, with special kudos to outing leader David McClintic and the set up crew.
The next Cleanup and Climb will likely be in the last weekend of March, 2013, and if we don’t see you at J-Tree,
we would love to see you there!
~ John, Tiina & Emily Perlman
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DECEMBER 2012
3 AMC Board Meeting – Reminder:
General Liability Insurance due
8 Alpine Rock Seminar
14 Holiday Party
25 Christmas (Tuesday)
JANUARY 2013
9 Alpine Seminar: Glacier Travel, Snow
Skills and Crevasse Rescue Jan 9, 11-13
14 AMC Board Meeting (Deadline for sub
mitting nominations for 2013 Election)
21 Martin Luther King Day (Monday)
28 AMC Member Meeting – Elections and
photo contest, Member dues are due
FEBRUARY 2013
11 AMC Board Meeting
12 Lead School - Feb 12, 13, 14, 16, 17
18 Presidents Day (Monday)
25 AMC Member Meeting
MARCH 2013
6 Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School
Instructors Meeting
8-11 Ice Climbing Seminar – Ouray, CO
11 AMC Board Meeting
12 Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School
Mar 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23
25 AMC Member Meeting
31 AMC Anniversary
APRIL 2013
3 Anchors School Instructor Meeting
6 Queen Creek Cleanup and Climb
8 AMC Board Meeting
9 Anchors School - Apr 9, 11, 13, 14
22 AMC Member Meeting
MAY 2013
6 AMC Board Meeting
20 AMC Member Meeting
AMC 2012-2013 Calendar
25-27 Memorial Day Weekend - Alpine Climb
27 Memorial Day (Monday)
JUNE 2013
10 AMC Board Meeting
24 AMC Member Meeting - Swap Meet
Jul 4
Jul 8
JULY 2013
Independence Day (Thursday)
AMC Board Meeting
(No Member Meeting in July)
AUGUST 2013
12 AMC Board Meeting
26 AMC Member Meeting
SEPTEMBER 2013
2 Labor Day (Monday)
9 AMC Board Meeting
10 Lead School - Sep 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
23 AMC Member Meeting
28 Grand Canyon Clean Up
OCTOBER 2013
9 Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School
Instructors Meeting
14 Columbus Day AMC Board Meeting
15 Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School -
15, 17, 19, 29, 22, 24, 26
28 AMC Member Meeting
NOVEMBER 2013
2 Queen Creek Cleanup and Climb
4 AMC Board Meeting
6 Anchors School Instructor Meeting
11 Veterans Day (Monday)
12 Anchors School - Nov 12, 14, 16, 17
18 AMC Member Meeting –Activities Expo
28 Thanksgiving at Joshua Tree
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Outings listed in this section are not AMC sanctioned outings. Any AMC member can list an event he or she is
planning and which is open to other AMC members. The member does not have to be an approved AMC
Outing Leader.
AMC is also on meetup. For official and unofficial outings go to:
http://www.meetup.com/Arizona-Mountaineering-Club/
Tuesdays North Mountain hikes after work. Rogil Schroeter (623) 512-8465
Wednesdays Ape Index Gym Climbing - Rogil Schroeter (623) 512-8465
Thursdays Phoenix Rock Gym Climbing - AMC Members $10 admission with ID card.
Curtis Stone - Kim McClintic
Feb 9 Annual Superstition Ridgeline Hike: Strenuous 13+ miles all-day-hike. More detail
at: http://kathysharp.freehostingcloud.com/announcements/hike_supesRidge.html
If you wish to attend, please contact Rogil@cox.net or Bill.Fallon@cox.net before Feb 2.
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Billboard- Other Scheduled Events
Welcome New Members!
Peter Ekama, Nathan Ekama, Jackie Ekama, Justin Jones, Sarah Gwynn, Paul Laughlin, Tasha
Kankaanpaa, Denise Maxcy, Brian Mockenhaupt, Robert Myrick, Jessica Nalewjka, Michael Ramey
December Birthdays
Zachary Kent 1, Jessica Nalewjka 4, Shannon Flowers 7, Robert England 9, Jon Fallon 9, Elizabeth
Bates 11, Frank Fischer 12, Kathryn DeWood 15, Taylor Clarkin 16, Al Potter 18, Cliff Littell 19, Kate
Matley 19, John Keedy 20, Philip Goebel 21, Nikki Khraizat 21, Paul Paonessa 21, Susan Harnage
24, Tasha Kankaanpaa 24, Wallace Vegors 25, Mara Linder 26
Calling for Candidates for the 2013 AMC Elections!
Just when you thought it was over and you were safe from elections, here comes the annual AMC election in
January. All positions are open as follows:
• President •Vice President •Secretary •Treasurer •1 and 2 year Director positions
Please consider getting involved as an Officer or Board Member. All you need is to be an AMC member for at
least 1 year and the willingness to help make the club better for yourself and others.
Talk to any present or past Officers or Board Members to learn more and see what might work for you. Get
involved, have your voice heard, make a difference.
To throw your hat in the ring, or nominate another willing and able member for a position, please contact
John Keedy at jwkeedy@cox.net.
Just a Reminder!!!
The January Member Meeting is time for the Annual Photo Contest. You must be a member, with 2013 dues paid,
in order to participate. Pictures must be printed (not on disk or I-Pad). Categories include: Climbing, alpine/ice,
Canyoneering, Scenic, and Humor. Prizes will be awarded! Contact Kim with questions. canyonkim@gmail.com

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AMC Basic Rock Climbing Class
Fall 2012
Photo: Tony Cadorin